Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 106

Ashley furrowed her brows slightly. “What happened?”

Joseph hesitated for two seconds before speaking softly. “At that time, Valentin’s parents had just passed away, and he witnessed their deaths.”

Ashley felt a pain in her chest.

“The parents of Valentin passed away at that time?

‘Valentin was just a few years old, witnessing the departure of his parents

‘No wonder he seemed so off back then, cold and distant as if he had. sealed himself in a transparent shell. thought she.

Ashley had heard about the news of Valentin’s parents’ passing, but she didn’t know the specific time.

She didn’t dare to ask Valentin, fearing it would bring up painful. memories. Surprisingly, it happened at the time they first met.

Joseph sighed, becoming mellow compared with his usually carefree demeanor. “Ashley, Valentin is fortunate to have you by his side, which makes him happy.”

Ashley quickly waved her hand modestly. “It’s not just me; my grandparents were there for him too.”

Joseph became speechless.

He wondered how Ashley could be so naive and straightforward.

He tried so hard and could only come up with a pretentious sentence!

However, Ashley was deep in thought, When Valentin was a child, I used to give him handmade gifts for his birthdays.

“What if I made a gift for him this year as well?

‘But what should I make?

‘A flower crown? That was something for children.

‘How about designing a piece of clothing for him?

‘But with his birthday just around the corner, time was too tight.

Ashley pressed her lips, calculating the time in her mind. If she stayed up

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a couple of nights, she should be able to make it.

That night, Ashley sketched the design.

bought the materials and started the handmade process.

nights, dark circles appeared under her eyes. Ashley applied a facial mask while working, trying to rejuvenate her fatigued.

skin.

of this, Ashley was taken to attend

received the Most Popular Male Singer Award.

of Ash, Ashley won the

audience, Matthew also attended the award ceremony. Despite his ruined career and the loss of numerous fans, he used to be a popular singer, and the organizers

decline their invitation due to

their surprise, not only was Matthew present, but he also arrived. early.

Matthew was

couldn’t help but give them complicated and disdainful looks, remembering their penitential posted online and their bullying of their younger

Jeremy, however, faced the contempt without

Ashley, they could endure the

sat in the audience, applauding vigorously when Ashley went on

excitement, ‘Ashley is so beautiful

fantastic. These awards have become more advanced because of

the award ceremony ended, Ashley

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to prepare the gift for

but couldn’t even catch a glimpse of Ashley.

exchanged glances, both feeling

wondered when they would be able to speak with

efforts, just a day before Valentin’s birthday,

Valentin returned from the

as his assistant, drove

out of the car, Tom tirelessly carried down various beautifully wrapped

“Why there

are all from Mr. Kingsley’s

and found

wouldn’t bother opening them at all.

the evening, Ashley, Valentin, and Joseph had dinner

couldn’t stay up late, so he cut the cake, presented the gifts, said some diligent words, and then asked them to enjoy themselve while he

to wish you a happy birthday ahead of time. I won’t disturb your private

his words, Ashley

gift, he chuckled meaningfully and then. slipped away.

curious. “What did

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wondered why Joseph chuckled

seeing her curiosity, casually

through unwrapping it, Valentin saw what was inside, and his brow frowned, feeling helpless.

expression change, Ashley stretched her neck and looked over. “What’s

the gift and

once again